{"product_id":"9781849949699","title":"An Informal Guide to Workwear","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: A.W. Sylvester\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFashion \u0026amp; style guides\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e November 2025 by Batsford in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 144 pages, 40 colour illustrations \u003cbr\u003e163mm x 228mm x 20mm | 522g\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gardners-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/StarEmpty.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/StarEmpty.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/StarEmpty.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Informal Guide to Workwear offers a fascinating overview of some of the most important workwear pieces, discussing their history, function, construction and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorkwear has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a staple in modern wardrobes. Originally designed for labour-intensive jobs, today’s workwear blends durable, well-made and sustainable clothing with fashion. In a world of increasingly fast fashion, workwear provides a sustainable alternative as a statement of endurance and quality. An Informal Guide to Workwear explores the links to the past and the incredible history of how this style became a staple. Workwear pieces include:• berets, popularised by Claude Monet and Che Guevara, among others• blue jeans, America's sartorial gift to the world• the siren suit, famously worn by Winston Churchill during the war• the shop coat, donned by Christian Dior in a show of democratic solidarity with the workers in his atelierFeaturing vibrant illustrations by Michael Parkin, this book is perfect for anyone interested in discovering more about the history of fashion and style. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57130669769079,"sku":"9781849949699","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9781849949699.jpg?v=1780059995","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.co.uk\/products\/9781849949699","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}